Maui Weekend Guide May 31-June 2

The Jungle BookFri., May 31: 6pm • Sat., June 1: 2pm & 6pmSun., June 2: 2pmThis will be a fun story told through ballet and contemporary dance styles. Four performances throughout the weekend will showcase the talent and skill of over 200 student dancers from ages 3 years old to adult. Tickets are on sale online at https://thejunglebook.bpt.me, or through the box office: 1-800-838-3006. For more information, visit www.alexanderacademy.info

Maui AgFest & 4H FairSaturday, June 1 • 8am–5pmFree admission, $5 for parkingThroughout the day, Maui 4-H Youth Livestock organization will have a large tent featuring Maui born and raised livestock by its members. The general public is invited to see the animals – pigs, sheep and cattle – and the youth who raised them. Visit the “Keiki Zone” complete with bouncers, farm games, magic shows, face painters, and family-friendly food.

Maui County Disaster Preparedness ExpoSaturday, June 2 • 10am–2pmThis appearance is a public outreach and education regarding disaster preparedness as they present about hurricane season.

Hot Summer VibesGame-me-up! is scheduled every Monday and Thursday from 10am to 4pm. Giant chess, checkers, tic-tac-toe and card games will be set in Center Court for all ages to enjoy. There are no reservations required. A 30- minute time limit is requested for each game, with exception of chess. As a courtesy to all, giant games are limited to one game per person should others be waiting. Due to giant games, Tai Chi regularly scheduled weekly on Thursdays from 10am to 11am will be on hiatus commencing June, returning in September.

Beach-Ball-Bingo! is scheduled every Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm. Free bingo games with great prizes hosted by
master of ceremonies from Blue Zones Project and Maui Minyo Kai alternating
weekly. Participants must be 12 years or
older. There are no reservations, chair
holds, outside chairs or food and beverage permitted. Due to Blue Zones Project Bingo, Blue Zones
Fridays regularly scheduled the 2nd Friday of the month will be on
hiatus commencing June, returning in September.

New this year is Aloha Fridays at the QKC Food Court, every Friday
from 11:30am to 1pm featuring Maui’s own Nā Hōkū Hanohano
Award Winner, Halemanu. As an
accomplished global music producer and performer, he fuses Hawai`ian, Jazz,
Rock, Funk and world music. In addition,
the public is encouraged to enter for a chance-to-win Aloha Friday door prizes
valued up to $500 with winners announced at 1pm. Entrants must be 16 years or older and enter
only once per day.

Humpbacks of Hawaii Exhibit & Sphere • Ages 4+Daily • 10am–4pmImmerse yourself in the world of Hawaii’s humpback whales at Maui Ocean Center. The new Sphere theater brings guests beneath the ocean’s surface for a 3D virtual encounter with life-sized humpback whales. Explore the exhibit hall to learn about their migration, behaviors, and cultural connection to Hawaii. Adult: $34.95 Senior (ages 65+): $31.95 and Child (ages 4-12): $24.95. Discounts for Hawaii residents and US Military available with valid ID.

Open Ocean Dive PresentationDaily • 11am–3pm • Open Ocean ExhibitLearn about the marine life in the 750,000-gallon Open Ocean exhibit. Aquarium divers will share in-depth knowledge about the exhibit’s inhabitants which include schools of giant trevally, stingrays, up to five species of sharks, and more. Included with Aquarium admission.

Story Time & Crafts • Ages 3–12Hawaiians and the Sea Exhibit Saturdays • 11:30amMaui Ocean Center offers a weekly marine-themed story time and craft hour for children ages 3-12. Included with Aquarium admission.

Strawberry U-Pick PatchLocated on Kula Hwy. across from Rice ParkMay until early JuneIt’s strawberry season and you will be delighted with the sweetest strawberries that you and your family can go out and pick yourselves. There is also a wonderful Children’s Garden with all kinds of activities.

Open Enrollment for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui School-Based Mentoring ProgramBig Brothers Big Sisters of Maui is located at Kahului Elementary, Wailuku Elementary, Princess Nahienaena Elementary, and Kamehameha Schools. Offering elementary school students the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a caring and responsible mentor (typically a high school student) in a supervised group setting for one hour after school. If you are interested in enrolling as a Little or Big please call (808)442-7898 or e-mail us at shorie@bbbshawaii.org.

Evening Chore Tour • All AgesMonday–Saturday • 3:15pm–4:15pm. Assist in our evening chores. Learn to hand milk a goat, then help with the evening feedings and learn more about our award-winning cheeses and how they are made. $12 for kids $15 for adult.

Grand Dairy Tour • All AgesWednesdays & Saturdays • 9amA two-hour hands-on visit and tasting experience you will love. Bring your family and friends! Be a goat herder for the day, even try to milk a goat. Includes a tasting of the many different varieties of our cheeses. $25 Reservations required.